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BD54 KGN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,374 mi
Last recorded124,374 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 KGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 124,357 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,860 miles

Nearside Front wing,bumper & bonnet damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 117,860 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing,bumper & bonnet damaged

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 107,022 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deterated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deterated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,564 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,092 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished advise replacement

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,208 miles

both front tyres worn and cracked on their outer shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,496 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BD54 KGN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD54 KGN registered?

BD54 KGN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is BD54 KGN safe to buy?

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